1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 6. Now, with the
compartment door
closed, press
the button
again to make sure the
garage door opener
operates properly.
With the garage door opener positioned properly and the
right number
of pegs in place, you should only have to
press
the button slightly to operate the opener. Adjust
the position
of the garage door opener and add or
remove pegs,
as needed, until the opener
operates properly.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Universal
Transmitter. For more information, refer
to the
“Universal Transmitter (Option)”
text in
this section.
Temperature and Compass Display (Option)
The outside air temperature and the compass are
displayed
at the front of the overhead console. The
control switches are located to the
left of the display.
Turn the display on or off
by pressing the ON/OFF
switch. Display the temperature in either degrees
Fahrenheit (English) or Celsius (metric) by pressing the
US/MET switch.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle,
the temperature indicated will be the last outside
temperature recorded with the ignition on.
If the outside temperature
is 37°F (3°C) or lower when
you turn on the ignition, ICE will appear on the display.
This
is a warning to the driver that road conditions may
be icy, and that appropriate precautions should be taken.
The compass is self-calibrating,
so it does not need to be
manually set. However, when your vehicle
is new, the
compass may function erratically. If it does, CAL
(Calibration) will appear on the display. To correct the
problem, drive slowly in a complete
360" circle three
times, and
the compass will function normally.
Variance is the difference between magnetic north and
geographic north. In some areas, the difference between
the two can be great enough to cause false compass
readings. If this happens, follow these instructions
to set
the variance for your particular location:
1. Find your location on the zone map. Note your
zone number.
2. Press and hold both the ON/OFF and the USMET
switches. The display will go off.
display. When it does, release both buttons.
3. After
five seconds,
VAR CAL will appear on the
4. Press US/MET until your zone number appears on
5. Press ON/OFF to enter your zone number. Your
the display.
variance is now set.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Sunglasses Storage Compartment
The console has a sunglasses storage compartment.
Convenience Net (Option)
You may have a convenience net in the rear of your
vehicle
to help keep small loads, like grocery bags, in
place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts.
The
net is not designed for larger, heavier items.
You can unhook the net
so that it will lie flat when
you're
not using it.
Luggage Carrier (Option)
If you have a luggage carrier, you can load things on top
of your vehicle.
The luggage carrier has slats, side rails and crossrails
attached to the roof to secure cargo. The moveable tie
downs, attached
to the side rails, should be used to
secure loads to the luggage carrier.
Be sure the cargo
is properly loaded. Follow
these guidelines:
Carrying small, heavy loads on the roof is
Tie the load to the moveable tie down, (two per each
side
of the side rails). Use the crossrails only to keep
the load from sliding.
not recommended.
If you need to carry long items, tie the load to the
moveable tie downs provided in the side rails. Also
tie the load to the bumpers. Do not tie the load so
tightly that the crossrails or side rails are damaged.
0 After moving the crossrails, be sure to tighten all the
slider screws.
0 For the purpose of wind noise reduction, locate the
front crossrail approximately
18 to 24 inches (46 cm
to 58 cm) rearward of the front supports.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 Ibs.
(91 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your
vehicle. When
you carry large things, never let
them hang over the rear or the sides of your
vehicle. Load your cargo
so that it rests on the
slats and does not scratch or damage the vehicle.
Put the cargo against the side rails and fasten it securely to the luggage carrier. Put the main
weight
as far forward as you can.
Don’t exceed
the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving,
check now and then to make sure
the luggage carrier and
cargo are still securely fastened.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
The cigarette lighter is on the left of the engine
cover console.
To use the lighter, press it in all the way and let go.
When it’s done heating, it will pop back by itself.
NOTICE:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it
is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when it’s
ready. That
can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter
and the heating element.
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When using the cigarette lighter as an accessory
power outlet, maximum electrical load must not
exceed
20 amps. Always turn off any electrical
equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical
equipment on for extended periods will drain
your battery.
The front ashtray is just above the passenger’s side
front cupholder.
To remove the front ashtray, open it and gently pull it
slightly past its stop.
To remove the ashtray on the sliding door, open it, press
down
on the inside tab and pull out.
You may have another ashtray
on the driver’s sidewall.
Press
the right side to turn the ashtray around for use. To
remove the ashtray, open it and gently pull it off
the hinge.
I NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtrays.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on fire,
causing damage.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can
also swing them from side to side. Your visors may
have an extension that can be pulled out for additional
glare protection and
a strap for holdinp small items,
such as maps.
Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)
Some visors have mirrors built in, with or without
lamps. Just lift the mirror cover
on each visor to turn the
lamps on,
if you have them.
Lighted mirrors also have an intensity switch to make
the mirror lamps brighter or dimmer.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Accessory Power Outlets
You can plug auxiliary electrical equipment into
accessory power outlets. Just pull up from
the bottom of
the door and follow the proper installation instructions
that are included with any electrical equipment that
you install.
Two accessory power outlets are located
on the
passenger’s side of the engine cover.
Another accessory power outlet is located on the
driver’s side behind the third row seating position, near
the floor.
These circuits are protected
by a fuse and have
maximum current levels.
NOTICE:
When using the accessory power outlets,
maximum electrical load must not exceed
25 amps. Always turn off any electrical
equipment when not in use. Leaving electrical
equipment on for extended periods
will drain
your battery.
Universal Transmitter (Option)
This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions
of up to three individual hand-held transmitters. It will
operate garage doors and gates, or with the accessory
package, other devices controlled by radio frequency
such as home/office lighting systems and
security systems.
The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies
of most current transmitters and is powered by your
vehicle’s battery and charging system.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation
of
the device.
Changes and modifications
to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
Programming the Transmitter
Do not use the transmitter with any garage door opener
that does
not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This
includes any garage door opener model manufactured
before April
1, 1982.
Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage
door
you are programming.
Your vehicle’s engine should be turned
off while
programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to
program up to three channels:
1. If you have previously programmed a universal
channel, proceed to Step
2. Otherwise, hold down
the two outside buttons on the universal transmitter
until
the red light begins to flash rapidly
(approximately 20 seconds). Then release the
buttons. This procedure initializes the memory and
erases any previous settings for all three channels.
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3.
4.
Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter against the
bottom surface of the universal transmitter so that
you can still see the red light.
Decide which one
of the three channels you want to
program. Using both hands, press the hand-held
transmitter button and the desired button on
the
universal transmitter. Continue to hold both buttons
through Step
4.
Hold down both buttons until you see the red light
on the universal transmitter flash rapidly. The rapid
flashing, which could take up
to 90 seconds,
indicates that the universal transmitter has been
programmed. Release both buttons once the light
starts to flash rapidly.
If
you have trouble programming the universal
transmitter, make sure that
you have followed the
directions exactly as described and
that the battery in the
hand-held transmitter is not dead. If you still cannot
program it, rotate
the hand-held transmitter end over end
and
try again. The universal transmitter may not work
with older garage door openers that
do not meet current
Federal Consumer Safety Standards. If you cannot
program
the transmitter after repeated attempts, consult
your
GM dealer. Be sure
to keep the original hand-held transmitter
in case you need
to erase and reprogram the
universal transmitter.
Operating the Tran I -:--. - r
Press and hold the appropriate button on the universal
transmitter. The red light comes
on while the signal is
being transmitted.
Note that the effective transmission range of the
universal transmitter may differ from the hand-held
transmitter and from one channel to another.
Erasing Channels
To erase all three programmed channels, hold down the
two outside buttons until the red light begins to flash.
Individual channels cannot be erased, but can be
reprogrammed using the procedure for programming the
transmitter explained earlier.
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